鯔 (zī) - Mullet — refers to various species of mullet

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Mullet — refers to various species of mullet fish, especially the flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus).

Mullet — refers to various species of mullet

Usage highlights

Mullet fishGrey mulletMullet roeJumping mulletMullet fryMullet fishing

Synonyms

  • 乌鱼— black fish (common name for mullet)
  • 白眼— white-eye (another name for mullet)
  • 鳘鱼— another regional name for mullet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mullet is a common food fish (鯔鱼).
  • We caught several grey mullets (乌鯔) in the estuary.
  • Mullet roe is considered a delicacy (鯔鱼子).
  • This species is known as the jumping mullet (跳鯔).

Collocations

  • Mullet fish(鯔鱼)
  • Grey mullet(乌鯔)
  • Mullet roe(鯔鱼子)
  • Jumping mullet(跳鯔)
  • Mullet fry(鯔苗)
  • Mullet fishing(钓鯔)

Idioms

  • As numerous as mullet in a pond(鯔鱼满塘)
  • Jumping mullet in spring tide(春潮跳鯔)
  • Mullet following the tide(随潮之鯔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mullet have been an important food source in coastal regions of China for centuries.
  • The fish is particularly valued for its roe, which is processed into a premium product similar to bottarga.
  • Mullet are known for their jumping behavior, which has been noted in classical Chinese texts.

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